Suzuki V-Strom 650 2018 vs. Suzuki V-Strom 1050 2020

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2018

Suzuki V-Strom 1050 2020

Overview - Suzuki V-Strom 650 2018 vs Suzuki V-Strom 1050 2020

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2018

Suzuki V-Strom 1050 2020

Technical Specifications Suzuki V-Strom 650 2018 compared to Suzuki V-Strom 1050 2020

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2018

Suzuki V-Strom 1050 2020

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2018

Suzuki V-Strom 1050 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	V	Engine type	V
Bore	Bore	81 mm	Bore	100 mm
Stroke	Stroke	62.6 mm	Stroke	66 mm
Engine power	Engine power	71 HP	Engine power	107 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,800 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	62 Nm	Torque	100 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.2	Compression Ratio	11.5
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	645 ccm	Displacement	1,037 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	43 mm	Diameter	43 mm
Travel	Travel	150 mm	Travel	160 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Shock mount	Shock mount	Deflection	Shock mount	Deflection
Travel	Travel	159 mm	Travel	160 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound
Material	Material	Aluminium	Material	Aluminium

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Twin Tube	Frame type	Twin Tube
Rake	Rake	64 degree	Rake	64.7 degree
Trail	Trail	110 mm	Trail	109 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	310 mm	Diameter	310 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	260 mm	Diameter	260 mm
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	110 mm	Front tyre width	110 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	80 %	Front tyre height	80 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,275 mm	Length	2,265 mm
Width	Width	835 mm	Width	870 mm
Height	Height	1,405 mm	Height	1,515 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,560 mm	Wheelbase	1,555 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	830 mm	Seat Height	855 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	213 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	236 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2018

The small V-Strom 650 is not only visually close to the big V-Strom 1000 with its pronounced duckbill, stacked headlights and extensive instruments. The equipment does not correspond at all to what is understood by "cheap entry": traction control, lively Euro4 engine, harmonious handling and additional techno-gadgets such as Low RPM Assist or Suzuki Easy Start System. To the delight of the customers, the price is kept within reasonable limits.

Lively, economical engine

balanced handling

good wind protection

traction control and ABS as standard

looks in the style of its big sister

extensive instrumentation with gear indicator

12-volt socket in the cockpit area

good price.

Traction control in mode 2 very restrictive

Suzuki V-Strom 1050 2020

In 2020, the V-Strom was improved in a number of ways. The look now fits the great motorbike better and also exudes more attention to detail. The heart of the bike, the engine, is still just as much fun as before. A great power unit! It doesn't overtax, but provides a lot of riding pleasure! It is suitable for everyday use, but also offers a lot of charisma!

Great V2 engine that is completely convincing in practice

good wind protection

pleasant seating comfort

great long-distance capability.

Deficits in the equipment - some details from the XT are unfortunately missed